NEWS

The greater Oudtshoorn area has also recorded its first two COVID-19 related deaths.

Large parts of the township were plunged into darkness when criminals attempted to steal copper cables before the station tripped and exploded earlier this week, leaving residents without power for at least four days.

Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz said the police ombudsman will look into allegation two women were turned away from the Khayelitsha and Langa police station in separate incidents.

Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu said they are now hoping that President Cyril Ramaphosa and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will avail the much-needed funds.

The police minister Bheki Cele was in the Empolweni informal settlement on Saturday, just days after Bulelani Qholani was evicted from his home while naked.

South Africa marks 100 days of a nationwide lockdown that has seen various levels, phases, and legislative grey areas in government’s attempt to navigate the pandemic.

Fita filed an application for leave to appeal a high court ruling dismissing its bid to overturn the tobacco sales ban under lockdown.

The SABC policy says the broadcaster will ensure that its content does not cause alarm, distress or incite aggressive behaviour in children.

As pupils from more grades prepare to return to school on Monday, the WCED has a record of active cases stands at 382 – which includes educators and non-teaching staff.

There have been concerns about the increasing incidents in crime and trauma incidents since alcohol was unbanned under Level 3 of the lockdown.